Gabriel Jesus’ move to Barcelona was not simply another step in his career. The Brazilian forward revealed that the path to the Catalan club required him to make an important decision regarding his financial demands as the possibility of wearing Barcelona’s shirt became a reality.
In his first comments after completing the move, Jesus spoke openly about the circumstances surrounding the deal, stressing that for him it goes far beyond money before revealing another dream that came to mind from the moment he learned that playing for the Catalan club was possible.
Gabriel Jesus: I Reduced My Financial Demands for the Barcelona Dream
Gabriel Jesus confirmed that he made significant financial concessions in order to move to Barcelona, while also emphasizing that the Catalan club made a major effort to complete the deal.
“Yes, I significantly reduced my financial demands, but for me, being here is a dream.”
Gabriel Jesus
The Brazilian forward explained that being at Barcelona means much more to him than the financial aspect, stressing that his main motivation was football and his dream of playing for the Catalan club.
Jesus noted that a move to Barcelona seemed difficult just one month earlier, but he believes what happened was part of God’s plan, especially after everything he went through over the previous two years and now that he is 29 years old.
He added that having the opportunity to be at Barcelona and play for the club at this stage of his life makes him feel that it is part of a divine plan, while also expressing his confidence in his ability to help the team.
Jesus also made no secret of his excitement about beginning his Barcelona experience. He thanked the club, Deco and his agent, explaining that once he learned there was a possibility of joining, his position was clear: “I want to play for Barcelona.”
The Champions League Dream Is Already on Jesus’ Mind
Gabriel Jesus’ ambition does not stop at wearing the Barcelona shirt. The player revealed that winning the Champions League with the Catalan club has been on his mind since the moment he learned that the move was possible.
Jesus had previously come close to winning the Champions League twice, with Manchester City and Arsenal, but he did not lift the trophy. He now hopes Barcelona can go far in the competition.
The Brazilian forward said that winning the Champions League with Barcelona would be a dream for him, while emphasizing that the season is still at an early stage and there is plenty of work ahead, despite having a great squad capable of achieving big things.
- Gabriel Jesus confirmed that he significantly reduced his financial demands to join Barcelona.
- The player described being at Barcelona as a dream.
- Jesus hopes to win his first Champions League title with Barcelona.
- He previously came close to winning the Champions League with Manchester City and Arsenal.
- Jesus spoke with Raphinha, Cancelo, Rodri and Eric Garcia before his move.
- The player said everyone he spoke with gave him a positive impression of Barcelona.
His Champions League dream is also connected to childhood memories. Jesus revealed that he used to watch the competition with great passion and would sometimes skip school to watch the matches.
The player spoke about the Barcelona stars he watched as a child, specifically mentioning Ronaldinho and Deco. He described Ronaldinho as one of the greatest Brazilian players in history and said he wrote a great story with the Catalan club.
Gabriel Jesus also revealed that he spoke with Raphinha when his move to Barcelona was close to completion. He explained that everything happened very quickly before the Brazilian player sent him a message and they spoke for a while.
Jesus also spoke with Cancelo, whom he described as a very close friend, as well as Rodri and Eric Garcia, whom he knows from his time at Manchester City.
Jesus confirmed that everyone he spoke with gave him a positive impression of Barcelona, including the dressing room, players, coaching staff and everyone working at the club.
“I want to play for Barcelona.”
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus now begins a new chapter in Barcelona colors, driven by a long-standing dream that goes beyond money and a clear ambition to win his first Champions League title after being given the opportunity to pursue that dream with the club he always wanted to play for.